On The Shelf

08/10/2026

Imagine a whole afternoon with no plans, a good book and your favourite cup of tea ☕📖

Where would you settle in?

🌿 1 — In the garden
🛋️ 2 — A cosy corner
🌊 3 — By the sea

I think choosing a spot might be harder than choosing the book! Tell us your pick — and which book you’d bring along 💚

Find your next read at www.ontheshelf.co.za

On The Shelf | Where Great Books Gather

05/10/2026

Which of this week’s book finds would you take home? 📚🌿

A little gardening inspiration, a fresh perspective, or a book to keep you company through life’s chapters—this week’s selection has a lovely mix to explore.

Take a look and tell us which cover caught your eye. 💚

Browse at https://www.ontheshelf.co.za
📦 Nationwide delivery across South Africa.

On The Shelf • Where Great Books Gather

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05/10/2026

Here’s to the teachers who bring stories to life and make room for every curious question. 📚💛

This World Teachers’ Day, we’re celebrating the patience, care and encouragement you share — from helping a child read their first sentence to introducing them to a book they’ll remember for years.

With love and appreciation from On The Shelf, thank you for helping young minds read, dream and grow. 🌿

Is there a teacher who made a difference in your life? Give them a mention or share a favourite memory below.

21/09/2026

Moms of teenage girls—how do you help your daughter hold onto who God says she is in a world constantly telling her who she should be? 💛

As a mom of teenage girls myself, I know how important it is for them to have a safe space to reflect on their faith, thoughts, dreams and identity.

My Identity Journal is a Christian devotional journal created especially for teenage girls. Through Scripture, devotional reflections, journaling prompts and creative activities, it encourages girls to look beyond appearance, popularity, achievements and the expectations around them—and to remember that they are loved and wonderfully made.

It would make a meaningful gift for a daughter, granddaughter or another special teenage girl in your life.

🌸 My Identity Journal
🌸 Created locally by Crown Create Studio
🌸 R180
🌸 Available from On The Shelf
🌸 Nationwide delivery available

View and order here:
https://www.ontheshelf.co.za/products/my-identity-journal-teenage-girls

Instagram: Shop via the link in our bio.

What is one truth you wish every teenage girl believed about herself?

17/09/2026

Looking for something new for your young reader?

Take a peek at some of the lovely children’s books currently available from On The Shelf. Giving children the opportunity to choose books that interest them is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading. 💛

Shop online and have your books delivered anywhere in South Africa:

🌿 www.ontheshelf.co.za

Pre-loved books, ready for their next adventure.

15/09/2026

As it's Dahl's Story Day today I wanted you to try our downloadable worksheets with your little ones to write a book review. They can try the activities online or print them out to do! 🧡
https://learnenglish.pub/LEK-BookReview
What's your favourite book by Roald Dahl?
~ Tina🙂

11/09/2026

A little time for you this weekend 🌿📚

Whether you feel like unwinding with a crossword, finding fresh inspiration for your home, or spending a little time reflecting, these three pre-loved books offer a lovely reason to slow down.

📘 Puzzles for Mindfulness: Crosswords
https://www.ontheshelf.co.za/products/puzzles-for-mindfulness-crosswords-arcturus-publishing-ots-0714

📗 Simple Style by Lindsay Porter
https://www.ontheshelf.co.za/products/simple-style-fresh-looks-for-a-pure-natural-home-lindsay-porter-ots-0702

📙 Little Pieces of Light by Joyce Rupp
https://www.ontheshelf.co.za/products/little-pieces-of-light-darkness-and-personal-growth-joyce-rupp-ots-0676

R75 each

Nationwide delivery available, with collection in Loevenstein by arrangement.

07/09/2026

📚 New arrivals for young readers!

This week’s additions include colourful Afrikaans stories, a timeless adventure and even a step-by-step introduction to Python coding. There’s something here for little bookworms, curious minds and young adventurers. 💚

All four are quality pre-loved books, carefully checked and ready for their next reader.

Browse these and more online:
🌐 https://www.ontheshelf.co.za

🚚 Delivery available across South Africa
📍 Collection by arrangement in Loevenstein, Bellville

03/09/2026

I was fortunate to win this beautiful A Soul Wisdom Journey guided self-exploration journal at our recent Mom’s Biz networking event ✨

Created by Kim Michelle Hewitt of Success & Colour, the journal offers a lovely space to slow down, reflect and explore your thoughts and experiences.

Thank you, Kim, for such a thoughtful prize and for sharing your creativity and wisdom with others. I’m looking forward to spending some quiet time working through it. 🌿

Find out more about Kim and Success & Colour:

🌐 www.successandcolour.co.za
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Mom's Biz Network:

02/09/2026

Looking for secondhand books online in South Africa? 📚

Whether you’re searching for an out-of-print title, an older Afrikaans book, an affordable next read or simply enjoy browsing pre-loved books, knowing where to look can make all the difference.

In our latest On The Shelf Journal article, we share 10 South African online secondhand bookshops and marketplaces worth exploring — along with a few helpful tips for finding a particular title or edition.

Read the full guide here:

https://www.ontheshelf.co.za/blogs/on-the-shelf-journal/where-to-buy-secondhand-books-online-in-south-africa

Which online secondhand bookshops do you enjoy browsing?

Looking for secondhand books online in South Africa? Discover online bookshops and marketplaces for pre-loved, used, Afrikaans and hard-to-find books.